A WIMBORNE bricklayer has lost over 15 stone in under two years after joining his local Slimming World group in September 2019.

Ryan Money, 34, used to fall asleep on the job after worrying about his weight at night.

After losing over 15 stone, he is now sleeping soundly and has improved his health and eating habits.

Ryan said: "I was tired of not getting a good night’s sleep because of my weight. I didn’t know how to cook, so I snacked on crisps and sweets throughout the day and relied on takeaways for my lunch and dinner. It had been five years since I’d had a good night’s sleep and it affected my job as a bricklayer as I had no energy and would fall asleep at lunch time and on the lift home from work.

"I knew deep down something had to change and I’m so glad I decided to join Slimming World. At the first weigh-in, when I saw 34 stone on the scales I couldn’t believe it."

Ryan lost 16.5 pounds in his first week as a Slimming World member and the positive changes were immediate.

He said: "I felt the changes almost immediately that first week as I was sleeping much better and had no indigestion. Losing weight has changed every part of my life, even things you don’t think about.

"I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved. I’ve gone down from a 4XL to an XL and a 58-inch to a 42-inch waist. There is so much I can do now which I couldn’t before."